>>And the part where JD was "tricking" someone (Suzie?) into letting him have his song, then saying he believed in karma? With a straight face?! Uck. He just can't leave soon enough for me.<<This was just a dumb move.
Suzie has no say in whether JD stays or goes. So he told the viewers at home (who DO have a say) that he was lying & sneaky so that Suzie would think he was nice? Where's the logic in that?
Plus, yes, his 2nd & 3rd performances were very strong, but I think he showed last week that he's got Neal Syndrome:
No range, can't stay in tune.
(Heather and Brandon are also victims of NS)